My dad's watch, bought for him by my mom in 1955.
54 Bulova 23 Sunburst
Forgot to mention, in case it's not clear in the photos, both the case and movement have the L4 date code.
A handful of service marks, so it was being looked after, a good sign.
'54 23.
These dials are much harder to restore because of the texture, I don't know if International even does them.
Bulova 23 Sunburst
This looks to be a match to the 23 'D', as discussed here
In reply to This looks to be a match to by Andersok
I agree, but it actually looks closer to this one: http://www.mybulova.com/watches/5333
This and my dad's have only the line "Self Winding" without the line about six adjustments. I find it interesting, too, that both my dad's and this one that I linked to were manufactured in 1954, but both were purchased new in 1955. (They also both seem to match the 23D in the 1955 ads.)
Thank you!
Hi Farace, welcome to myBulova. I think you're most fortunate to have this wonderful keepsake from your father, I hope you cherish it forever.
I agree with Ken, that it should be classified as a Bulova 23 D. I don't think the slight dial difference is of any consequence.
beautiful piece